TX Looking for a steering shaft spring

[Metalaroundstone]

I am in need of the compression spring that snugs up against the lower bearing on the steering shaft on my 66 truck. I could also use another pinch clamp. My lower bearing failed and the shaft was not only eaten away but the spring broke. I am in the process of fixing the shaft, but I can't find a spring or clamp.
Any help with these would be greatly appreciated.

[pimpston65]

Originally Posted by Metalaroundstone

I am in need of the compression spring that snugs up against the lower bearing on the steering shaft on my 66 truck. I could also use another pinch clamp. My lower bearing failed and the shaft was not only eaten away but the spring broke. I am in the process of fixing the shaft, but I can't find a spring or clamp.
Any help with these would be greatly appreciated.

i may have an extra one of each spring and clamp, i'll check tomorrow...

[Metalaroundstone]

Originally Posted by pimpston65

i may have an extra one of each spring and clamp, i'll check tomorrow...

That's encouraging. Thanks for checking.

[pimpston65]

Originally Posted by Metalaroundstone

That's encouraging. Thanks for checking.

that steering rod in your pic I hope isn't the one your using? cuz if it is that would be not a good idea!!!

[Metalaroundstone]

Originally Posted by pimpston65

that steering rod in your pic I hope isn't the one your using? cuz if it is that would be not a good idea!!!

The picture shows the steering rod before being repaired. Yesterday I welded tup the worn area and today I am going to use a friend's lathe to turn the welded area down flush with the rest of the shaft.

[Metalaroundstone]

Originally Posted by pimpston65

that steering rod in your pic I hope isn't the one your using? cuz if it is that would be not a good idea!!!

Here is a picture of my steering rod completely repaired.

[pimpston65]

Originally Posted by Metalaroundstone

Here is a picture of my steering rod completely repaired.

much better, PM me where u want the spring and clamp sent to...

[sassy64]

if you still need a spring and clamp I have both denny

[pimpston65]

this should work for ya!!!

[Metalaroundstone]

Originally Posted by pimpston65

this should work for ya!!!

Perfect!

[pimpston65]

Originally Posted by Metalaroundstone

Perfect!

Dude it was very hard get it off, took a whole 2 mins phew!!!